Eng 11 Week 4 Vocabulary Flashcards

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aberration

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Something unusual or out of the normal way

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afflict

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To cause pain, suffering, or distress

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antipodes

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Places on opposite sides of the Earth; complete opposites

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atrocious

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Very bad, cruel, or shocking

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blight

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Something that damages, spoils, or destroys

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charisma

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A special charm or appeal that makes people want to follow or admire someone

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consign

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To give something over to someone else’s care, often for keeping or selling

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crotchety

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Easily annoyed; cranky

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demonize

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To portray as evil or wicked

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discreet

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Careful in speech or action to avoid causing offense or revealing secrets